Convention of Patriots for Justice and Peace

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The Convention of Patriots for Justice and Peace (CPJP) is a rebel group in the Central African Republic (CAR), which was involved in fighting in the Central African Republic Bush War starting in 2004.[1] On June 12, 2011, the CPJP signed a ceasefire with the government of CAR.[2]

Later, however, the CPJP joined the

overthrew president François Bozizé
in March 2013.

2012 peace agreement

On August 25, 2012, the CPJP, represented by Abdoulaye Hissène, signed a peace agreement with the government following up on the 2011 ceasefire.[2]

Fundamental CPJP

A faction of the CPJP rejected the peace agreement and split off under the leadership of

2012 Central African Republic rebellion
.

Notes

References

  • Agence France-Presse (2012-11-14). "Centrafrique/rébellion: un gendarme et deux civils tués dans une attaque proche de Bangui (gendarmerie)". ReliefWeb. Bangui, CAR. Retrieved 2012-12-30.
  • Agence France-Presse (2009-11-19). "Rebels claim Ndele in Central African Republic | ReliefWeb". Reliefweb.int. Retrieved 2012-11-24.
  • RFI (2012-08-26). "Le CPJP, dernier groupe rebelle actif en Centrafrique, devient un parti politique". RFI. Retrieved 2012-12-30.